U.S. Forest Service · Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Fore · Colorado

McClure Campground

The McClure Campground is located on Highway 133 on the south side of McClure Pass. The historic town of Marble is nearby and the campground sits at the head of Lee Creek. Each campsites has a picnic table and fire rings/grills. This quiet campground is surrounded by aspen that provide excellent shade during the summer and there are beaver ponds near by for trout fishing.

Open nowFirst-come, first-servedFrom $14 per nightTents only

More like this: first-come in Colorado · tent only in Colorado

McClure Campground
Photo from the area. cogdogblog (CC BY 2.0), via Wikimedia Commons
2fires
active
Main Mesa Piles Rx (prescribed burn) · 31 mi away · 366 acres
1 more within 50 miles
Incident details ↓

Amenities & rules

EquipmentTents
Fees$14 per night per camping unit; $6 per day for day use/picnic use in a campsite; $10 per firewood bundle.

Individual sites vary. Confirm on Recreation.gov or with the managing office.

Season & status

StatusOpen
SeasonMay 23 to Weather dependent
ForestGrand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Fore
BookingNo Reservations.
Fees$14 per night per camping unit; $6 per day for day use/picnic use in a campsite; $10 per firewood bundle.
RulesOHV use & livestock are not allowed in campground.

Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Fore recreation page ↗

Getting there

Coordinates39.1239° N, 107.3126° W · Directions ↗

Fire nearby

  • Prescribed
    Main Mesa Piles Rx

    31 mi from the campground · 366 acres

  • Wildfire
    Willow

    47 mi from the campground · 7,359 acres · 92% contained

Distance is to the reported incident point, not the fire edge. Call the managing office before you drive.

Supplies & services

Outdoor gearIndependence Run & Hike ↗19.9 mi
Dump stationDump station ↗27.7 mi

Locations © OpenStreetMap contributors. Call ahead; hours change seasonally.

Explore

Worth a stop

Trails nearby

Forest Service trail data →
  • 1.2 mi
    McClure Pass X-C Ski
    4 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
  • 1.3 mi
    Raggeds ↗
    14.6 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike, motorcycle and 2 more
  • 1.7 mi
    Huntsman Ridge
    3.8 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike, motorcycle and 2 more
  • 1.8 mi
    Drift Creek
    3.2 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
  • 3 mi
    Placita
    1.8 mi trail · hiking, horse
  • 4.7 mi
    Lily Lake ↗
    11.2 mi trail · hiking, horse

Trail and trailhead records are the Forest Service's. Distances are straight-line to the nearer trail end. Trail conditions are not tracked here.

Public land it sits in

On Wilderness Atlas →

This campground sits inside Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests.

Each unit is published as a centre point and an acreage rather than a boundary, so this section stands it in for a circle of the same area. Whether a campground is inside, and how far it is from one it is outside, are both approximate.

On the National Register nearby

On Register Atlas →

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Reference

Questions people ask

Do I need a reservation at McClure Campground?

No. McClure Campground is first-come, first-served. No Reservations. Sites are taken on arrival and paid at the fee station.

Source: Forest Service

How much does it cost to camp at McClure Campground?

$14 per night per camping unit; $6 per day for day use/picnic use in a campsite; $10 per firewood bundle.

Source: Forest Service

Is McClure Campground open right now?

Open as of Oct 26, 2026. Season May 23 to Weather dependent.

Source: Forest Service status

Can I bring an RV to McClure Campground?

McClure Campground is listed for tents only.

Source: Forest Service

What if McClure Campground is full?

The nearest public campgrounds are Bogan Flats Campground And Group (3.4 mi), Redstone (6.5 mi), and Avalanche Campground (9.7 mi, first-come).

Source: Campgrounds nearby